Attica
“Prisoners in revolt... Hostages in fear... Time running out...”
Synopsis
Acclaimed dramatization recreating the incidents surrounding the 1971 revolt in New York's Attica State Prison that lasted for 23 days and resulted in the greatest casualty toll between Americans since the Civil War.
Top Cast
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Henry Darrow
Herman Badillo
Charles Durning
Commissioner Russell Oswald
Joel Fabiani
Sen. Gordon Conners
Morgan Freeman
Hap Richards
George Grizzard
Tom Wicker
David Harris
T.J.
Roger E. Mosley
Frank Green
Arlen Dean Snyder
Superintendent Vince Mancusi
Glynn Turman
Raymond Franklin
Anthony Zerbe
William Kunstler
Andrew Duncan
Lt. John Driscoll
William Flatley
Carl Dudley
Ron Foster
Leon Clay
Noble Lee Lester
Bobby Seale
Paul Lieber
Art Silver
Michael Miller
Ray McLaughlin
Earl Rowe
Captain 'Pop' Cowan
Maurice Woods
Shebani Lumumba
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marvin J. Chomsky
- Screenplay & Story
- James S. Henerson, Tom Wicker
- Original Score
- Gil Mellé
- Original Title
- Attica
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- ABC Circle Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marvin J. Chomsky
James S. Henerson, Tom Wicker
Gil Mellé
Donald H. Birnkrant
Paul LaMastra
Louis Rudolph
Department Leadership Roster
Marvin J. Chomsky
Director
Michael Cassidy
Stunt Coordinator
Gil Mellé
Original Music Composer
Louis Rudolph
Producer
Paul LaMastra
Editor
Donald H. Birnkrant
Director of Photography
James S. Henerson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Attica
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Attica about?
Acclaimed dramatization recreating the incidents surrounding the 1971 revolt in New York's Attica State Prison that lasted for 23 days and resulted in the greatest casualty toll between Americans since the Civil War.
Who directed Attica?
Attica was directed by Marvin J. Chomsky.
Who stars in Attica?
The principal cast of Attica includes Henry Darrow, Charles Durning, Joel Fabiani, Morgan Freeman, George Grizzard.
When was Attica released and how long is it?
Attica was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Attica?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Attica was composed by Gil Mellé.
Is Attica based on a book or true story?
Attica is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Tom Wicker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Attica?
Attica holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).